Tulsi is an ayurvedic and holy plant. It has great importance in Ayurveda. Tulsi is worshipped as a goddess in the Hindu religion. Nowadays, the tulsi plant is found in the courtyard of each house. The use of tulsi leaves and seeds to cure cough and cold is from ancient times. Due to many benefits and its antibacterial properties, there is a trend of growing tulsi in the courtyard of houses. Hindus worship the tulsi plant as a goddess, and it is believed that the place where this plant is present makes the whole environment clean and free of bacteria.
Tulsi plant.
1.It boosts immunity.
As stated earlier, tulsi is an ayurvedic plant; it is used to combat several diseases and disorders. During this pandemic, it is advisable to use tulsi leaves, as it boosts your immunity. The triggered immune system helps to produce antibodies against several viruses, bacteria, pathogens. Most of the Hindus use tulsi leaves to prepare offerings for god. Also, during a solar eclipse, the leaves of tulsi are kept in the cooked food. This is because an eclipse condition leads to the formation of bacteria in the environment and that bacteria also enter the cooked food. The tulsi leaves have antibacterial properties, and hence it prevents the entry of bacteria in the food at the time of an eclipse.
Tulsi plant.
2.Improves cardiovascular activities.
Leaves of the tulsi plant are used since ancient times in Ayurveda. It has the potential to cure cough and cold. This leads to an increase in cardiovascular activity. It is also helpful for boosting our stamina.
3.Reduces cortisol level.
It is believed that the daily intake of tulsi leaves and seeds decreases cortisol levels. As the cortisol level decreases, it also decreases stress. The lowered cortisol levels help to increase testosterone in the body. Also, it decreases estrogen and prevents the risk of breast cancer. The decreased estrogen level leads to weight loss.
4.Reduces blood sugar level.
It is believed that the leaves and seeds of tulsi can control blood glucose levels. Thus, the risk of diabetes can be prevented. Not only it controls the blood glucose levels, but it also removes the toxic substances from the body and provides a healthy body.
Tulsi leaves and seeds.
5.Improves digestion.
The substances present in the tulsi leaves are Oleanolic acid, Ursolic acid, Rosmarinic acid, Eugenol, Carvacrol, Linalool, and Betcaryophyllenene, which has antibacterial properties. Besides, the leaves and seeds are rich in fiber, which is known to improve food digestion. This also increases the metabolic activity of the body. The leaves are also used to make tea, which is very beneficial.
Tulsi tea.
6.Other benefits.
It is believed that tulsi leaves also improves the liver functions in the body. The leaves and seeds perform the same functions. Thus tulsi leaves, and its seed both control the digestive, hormonal, and cardiovascular functions. Therefore, you should grow the tulsi plant in your courtyard and surrounding. This ayurvedic medicinal plant would enhance your health.
Tulsi is a very demanding plant. It is cultivated in April and May. It grows in tropics and warm regions. All soil types are suitable for the growth of tulsi, but it's better than if you use black soil. The antibacterial properties would kill the bacterias and viruses present in the environment. Thus they will purify the air. To combat several disorders, you should consume the tulsi leaves and seeds daily before breakfast. Understanding its great importance in Ayurveda, it's our duty to preserve this plant and grow it in our houses; the tulsi plant is a blessing offered by the god, to us.
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